Dr Dempsey performed another endoscopy this morning. The big blood clot that he saw in Cathy's stomach was gone. She does have 2 ulcers in her stomach. There was no active bleeding in her upper G.I. She still has the varices in her esophagus but he choose not to band them because they are only grade 3. Due to the changes in her liver from the cancer, she does have portal vein hypertension which they may be able to relieve with medication. No surgical therapy was performed today.
They are trying to wean Cathy off the medication that assists her blood pressure. If this is successful and she continues to maintain her hemoglobin count she may be able to go home soon.
We are grateful to God for His continued mercies!!
Lori
That is good news! We are cheering for you Kathy! Thanks for the update.
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